Eklesyastiko (en. Ecclesiastical)
ɛk.lɛ.si.ɑs.ti.ko
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Pertaining to the church or to things related to religion.
The ecclesiastical ceremony was held in the church.
Ang eklesyastikong seremonya ay ginanap sa simbahan.
Referring to the teachings or sacraments of the church.
Ecclesiastical rules are important in Christian life.
Mahalaga ang eklesyastikong mga tuntunin sa buhay-kristiyano.
Related to the governance of the church or religion.
There is an ecclesiastical council handling administrative matters.
May eklesyastikong kapulungan na nag-aasikaso ng mga administratibong laban.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'ekklēsia' meaning 'gathering' or 'community'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ecclesiastical government
The system of governance of the church.
eklesyastikong pamahalaan
ecclesiastical history
History related to the church.
eklesyastikong kasaysayan
Related Words
church
A gathering of people for worship or religion.
eklesya
church members
People who are members or affiliates of the church.
silang-simbahan
Slang Meanings
Brother in the church or priest
The priest is an eklesyastiko, he always has mass every Sunday.
Eklesyastiko si Father, lagi siyang may misa tuwing Linggo.
A person who assists the church in activities
He is the eklesyastiko of the community, he helps in all projects.
Siya ang eklesyastiko ng komunidad, tumutulong siya sa lahat ng proyekto.
Religious, zealous in faith
He often prays, he is really an eklesyastiko.
Madalas siyang magdasal, talagang eklesyastiko siya.